At a media briefing by the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande, on opportunities for 2014 matriculants in the post-school education and training system, the Minister says that more than R1.7 billion had been committed to the artisan fields resulting in grants for over 16 250 artisan learners. Only matriculants with a pass mark of 50% or higher for Maths and Science would qualify.

Learners interested in a career in the artisan field can register at the National Artisan Development Support Centre (NADSC) through their website: http://nadsc.dhet.gov.za, contacting the NADSC Call Centre on 011 736 4400 or by emailing copies of their qualifications to info@eec.hipcc.co.za.

He also said “SETAs will further be providing 37 423 learning programme opportunities in the form of 3 380 apprenticeships, 4 513 bursaries and 29 530 learnerships”.

Learners who need guidance on career and study opportunities can contact the Central Application Clearing House (CACH) 2015 on 0800 356 635 or send an SMS with their name, ID and contact number to 49200 and they will be telephoned back free of charge. They can also access the system via the website http://cach.dhet.gov.za.